143.005 – APPLICATION FOR HOME-RULE CITY OFFICE. (a) A
Texas Election Code § 143.005
Summary
This law allows home-rule cities in Texas to set specific application requirements for candidates seeking office. However, it clarifies that any city charter cannot impose its own deadlines for filing applications, as these are governed by state law.
Home-rule cities can set candidate application requirements.
City charters cannot impose filing deadlines.
State law supersedes local charter requirements for timely filing.
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